Fourth of July 2012 is hottest on record

Felix Lingeman, 3, cooled off in a courthouse fountain Wednesday, when the temperature hit 99 by mid-afternoon.
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New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Heidi Shelly, of Winchester, zips downhill as New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Jacob Mobley, 9, holds on tight as he takes a ride on a zip line set up by New Heights at the Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Hunter Carlisle, 10, of Lexington , floats past the skyline as New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Amy Wallot
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Yisell Baires,4, soars over the downtown skyline, as New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Parker Loung, 4, of Nicholasville floats past the skyline as New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Amy Wallot
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New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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New Heights has set up A Mobile Zip Line Centrepointe lot that gives participants the opportunity to travel 165 feet across the lot in just five or six seconds on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Grace Dinardo, 7, watched the annual Fourth of July parade with her brothers Luke, 6, and Logan, 4, in 2012. Photo by Matt Goins
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Ryan Moore, left and Rebecca Krebs, looked on as Lexington's fireworks fly high overhead near the Meadowthorpe shopping center on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Courthouse Plaza during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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Lost Dog entertained the crowd at Courthouse Plaza during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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Jordan, left, Ben, 3, Jack, 5, and Mark Prendergast sit in the shade as they await the parade during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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Holden Kleiber, 4, rides a mechanical bull on Limestone St. during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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Ryan Moore, left and Rebecca Krebs, looked on as Lexington's fireworks fly high overhead near the Meadowthorpe shopping center on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Amy Wallot
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Tyler Jarley, 12, of Lexington climbs a rock wall on Limestone St. during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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Lexington's fireworks fly high over near the Meadowthorpe shopping center on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Short St. hosted many vendors during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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Centre Point hosted many activities during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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Ryan Moore, left and Rebecca Krebs, looked on as Lexington's fireworks fly high overhead near the Meadowthorpe shopping center on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Amy Wallot
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Amanda Schelling, left, looks on as children Jonathan, 3, and Mikaela, 5, cool off with some Italian ice with dad Chris Schelling during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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Ryan Moore, left and Rebecca Krebs, looked on as Lexington's fireworks fly high overhead near the Meadowthorpe shopping center on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Fifth Third parking garage was full of spectators for the parade during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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Joe B. Hall waves while serving as grand marshal of the parade during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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Patriotic colors were abound during the city's Fourth of July festival in Lexington, Ky., Weds., July 4, 2012. Photo by Matt Goins 14272
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A crowd turned out for the parade during Lexington's Fourth of July festival in 2012.
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Brian Connors Manke, jammed on his trombone as part of the March Madness band at the back of the 4th of July parade on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Kids cooled off in the courthouse fountains on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Jeremy Boshears, 36, of Lexington, right, gives his holiday bike a glance as he prepares for the Fourth of July parade along with the Sierra Club in the shade along Midland Avenue. Dorthy Edwards, center, of Lexington, had a sip of water as she waited to hop onto her bike for the event. Preparing for the holiday parade in Lexington, Ky., July 4, 2012 Photo by Dean Holt
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Cocker spaniel Teddy, 6, had a water bowl nearby while waiting for the Fourth of July parade along Main Street in Lexington, Ky., on July 4, 2012. Teddy and fellow rescue cocker spaniels Trooper and Pokey were with owners , Becky Stapleton, 51, and Greg Stapleton, 51, of Lexington. The cocker spaniels get to wear the special gear on the Fourth as well as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Preparing for the holiday parade in Lexington, Ky., July 4, 2012 Photo by Dean Holt
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Felix Lingeman, 3, plays in the courthouse water fountain on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Amy Wallot
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Kennis (cq) Baker, 83, left, and Joe Hicks, 58, both of Lexington, chatted on a bench in the shade at Courthouse Square during the early afternoon as Lexington prepared for the holiday parade in Lexington, Ky., July 4, 2012 Photo by Dean Holt
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Kennis (cq) Baker, 83, left, and Joe Hicks, 58, both of Lexington, chatted on a bench in the shade at Courthouse Square during the early afternoon as Lexington prepared for the holiday parade in Lexington, Ky., July 4, 2012 Photo by Dean Holt
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Going all out for the Fourth of July holiday, Becky Stapleton, 51, and Greg Stapleton, 51, of Lexington, got a curbside view along Main Street of the upcoming parade with their dogs, decked out in patriotic headgear and leashes. The cocker spaniels, Trooper, 7, Teddy, 6, and Pokey, 4, get to wear the special gear on the Fourth as well as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. They are all rescue dogs. Preparing for the holiday parade in Lexington, Ky., July 4, 2012 Photo by Dean Holt
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Michael Wright, cruised downtown on his Vespa as part of the fourth of july parade on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Felix Lingeman, 3, plays in the courthouse water fountain on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Amy Wallot
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Corey Charles of Pikeville, center, served samples of sangria for Chrisman Mill Vineyards of Jessamine County during the early afternoon as Lexington prepared for the holiday parade in Lexington, Ky., July 4, 2012 Photo by Dean Holt
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Kids cooled off in the courthouse fountains on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Kids cooled off in the courthouse fountains on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Amy Wallot
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Corey Charles of Pikeville, served samples of sangria for Chrisman Mill Vineyards of Jessamine County during the early afternoon as Lexington prepared for the holiday parade in Lexington, Ky., July 4, 2012 Photo by Dean Holt
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Ryan Moore, left and Rebecca Krebs, looked on as Lexington's fireworks fly high overhead near the Meadowthorpe shopping center on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Ryan Moore, left and Rebecca Krebs, looked on as Lexington's fireworks fly high overhead near the Meadowthorpe shopping center on Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Winner Kevin Castille, Nicholasville, cross the finish line in the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Andrea Richardson, women's winner of the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Paul Erway, Shelbyville, won the push wheelchair division in the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Spectators had no trouble manueving between first and also-rans as the eventual winner Kevin Castille opened a big lead on Vine St. during Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Taking a look a the runners on Richmond Rd. during the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Spectators came out of their houses on Richmond Rd. to take a look during the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Spectators took a look at the leader on Richmond Rd. during the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Kevin Castille as all alone (well, sort of) on Vine St. during the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Winner Kevin Castille, front right, didn't take long to pull away from the pack a the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Third place finisher Antonio Marchi (47), left, and second place finisher Musa Kimali (113) are behind. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Winner Kevin Castille checked his time as he ran the home stretch of the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Carrie Bass, left, and Jennifer Steele, shown heading to the start line for the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, added some frills to their running outfits. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Spectators applauded as eventual winner Kevin Castille made his way outbound on Richmond Rd. during the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Winner Kevin Castille makes his way down Vine St. during the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Eventual winner Kevin Castille starts to make the turn from Mill St. onto Vine St. during the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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One spectator placed a sprinkler on Richmond Rd. during the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Spectators on Richmond Rd. during the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Winner Kevin Castille splashed himself with water on Richmond Rd. during the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Third place finisher Antonio Marchi, left, and Musa Kimali, right, who came in second, are shown outbound on Richmond Rd. in the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Musa Kimali, left, who came in second place, congratulated third place finisher Antonio Marchi after their finish in the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Winner Kevin Castille shown on Richmond Rd. in the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Winner Kevin Castille is far ahead during the stretch run down Main St. in the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Andrea Richardson, women's winner of the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Spectators in a couch car watched as runners headed out Richmond Rd. in the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Winner Kevin Castille picked up some water from a stand neaer Richmond Ave. on Richmond Rd. as he headed back into downtown in the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Wendell Roberts, podium, spoke as his wife Cindy, left, Ryan Hart, husband of Sarah, Sarah's daughters Avery, 6, and Addison, 5, her son Archer, 20 months, and Sarah's sister Elizabeth Roberts, right, stood with him prior to the awards ceremony for the Bluegrass 10,000 on July 4, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Friends and family came together at Wednesday's 36th running of the Bluegrass 10,000 to remember Sarah B. Hart. Hart was strangled to death June 14, attacked after going for an early morning run in Russell County. Hart's family was on hand during the Bluegrass 10,000 post-race awards ceremony in downtown Lexington. Her father, Wendell Roberts, spoke briefly about what is being done in Russell County in memory of Sarah. That includes a 4-mile race and 1.5-mile fun run at Russell County High School on Aug. 11, dubbed Run With All Your Hart. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Carol Gensheimer, Georgetown, hugged Ryan Hart, husband of Sarah Hart after Sarah's family was introduced before the Bluegrass 10,000 awards ceremony on July 4, 2012 on Main St. Lexington, Ky. Friends and family came together at Wednesday's 36th running of the Bluegrass 10,000 to remember Sarah B. Hart. Hart was strangled to death June 14, attacked after going for an early morning run in Russell County. Hart's family was on hand during the Bluegrass 10,000 post-race awards ceremony in downtown Lexington. Her father, Wendell Roberts, spoke briefly about what is being done in Russell County in memory of Sarah. That includes a 4-mile race and 1.5-mile fun run at Russell County High School on Aug. 11, dubbed Run With All Your Hart. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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Jason Darling, left, and Matt Burunoff, right, ran together as an American Flag during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. They said they finished first in what they jokingly called the "inaugural tandem division". This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Jody Blankenship, Lexington, warmed up by the horse statutes in Thoroughbred Park before the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Daniel Brown, a UK student, wore patriotic glasses as he ran the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runner 450-Nic Patton, Lexington, dumped a cup of water on his head after finishing the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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9-year-old Jackson Gabbard went into a full sprint to try and beat his parents, Kim Gabbard and Jason Gabbard, right, as they neared the finish line of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. The Gabbards, from Richmond, were all running in their first 10K race. On the far left is runner 1430-Isaac Payne, Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runner 558- Kara Hill, Lexington, neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runner 1102- Ben Van Meter, Georgetown, dumped a cup of water on his face after finishing the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runner 485-Barry Shearer held a small American Flag after finishing the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Michael Hughes recovered after crossing the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners, including 1498-Scott Vinton, Versailles, dressed in patriotic clothing, neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Spectators cheered runners at the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Chet White neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Spectators cheered runners at the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Second place female finisher Betsy Laski neared the finish lineduring the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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The top female finisher, Andrea Richardson, Lexington, neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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The top female finisher, Andrea Richardson, Lexington, neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Rick Torres, Elizabethtown, finished with a U.S. flag handed to him by a spectator near the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Second place finisher Musa Kimali, Richmond, neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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The second place finisher, 113-Musa Kimali and third place finisher, 47- Antonio Marchi neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Paul Erway, the winner of the push wheelchair division, neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Overall Kevin Castille neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Overall Kevin Castille neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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There were no other runners in sight as Kevin Castille neared the finish line of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Larry Jenkins, Lexington, carried his 6-year-old grandson, Darion Neal, the last mile of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. As they neared the finish line, Darion got down and ran the last few yards. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Patrick Moren, Berea, ran down West Vine St. during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners headed down East Vine St. during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Tom Masthay neared the finish line pushing his 3-year-old son, Bryce Masthay, during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Dale Curtis dressed as "Captain America", ran with Tim Bailey, left, and Shawn Tolle, both dressed as "Men In Black", down West Vine St, during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Cameron Childress, Lexington, ran with an American Flag during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Jackie Alexander, Lexington, was all smiles after finishing the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Kevin Castille of Nicholasville, top of photo behind truck, had a huge early lead on East Vine St. on his way to winning the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Kevin Castille of Nicholasville, had a huge early lead on West Vine St. on his way to winning the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Kevin Castille of Nicholasville, had a huge early lead on West Vine St. on his way to winning the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Kevin Castille of Nicholasville, checked his watch as he had a huge early lead on West Vine St. on his way to winning the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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July 4, 2012: Jason Darling, left, and Matt Burunoff ran together as an American flag during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington. They said they finished first in what they jokingly called the "inaugural tandem division."
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners, and their shadows, neared the finish line during the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Timmy McCullough, who ran the last little bit of the race, sipped on water as he walked with his dad, Tim McCullough after the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners ran down East Main St. shortly after the start of the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Runners stretched and stayed cool by the fountains at Thoroughbred Park before the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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Jody Blankenship, left, and Michael Coleman, right, warmed up by the horse statutes in Thoroughbred Park before the Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This is the 36th annual running of the race through downtown Lexington. The overall winner was Kevin Castille of Nicholasville. Andrea Richardson was the top female finisher. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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Robert Bolson, of Lexington, took shelter under the stage as a heavy rain storm hit before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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A rain storm hit the downtown area before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Bennett Losch,5 got a ride in the wagon from Alex Losch, left, Nolan Gunn, center, and Aedon Gunn, as a rain shower hit before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Kaida Goodwin,5, played around in the Instrument petting zoo, during the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Jeremiah Hale, left and Paul McNeil, weathered the storm in their ponchos, as a rain storm hit before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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A rain shower soaked the crowd before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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Greg Elam, left, Annie Spradling, center, and Sara Elam took cover under a blanket as a rain shower hit the area before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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Jacob Caudill,11, played in the puddles on third street, before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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On Tuesday July 3, 2012 Transylvania University and the city of Lexington, KY teamed up for the 28th year to celebrate AmericaÕs independence on the campus of one of the nationÕs oldest colleges with a patriotic concert. Photos by Erin Reynolds
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Alex Losch, 8, left, Nolan Gunn, and Aedon Gunn pull Bennett Losch in his wagon through the rain as a shower hit downtown before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Philharmonic Conductor Scott Terrell, kept an eye on the crowd and the weather before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Kathleen Linder, left, Arleen Johnson, and Jon Linder wrap up their tarp after a strong shower hit downtown before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Bob Orbach had some trouble with his umbrella before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Kelly Whelan, General Manager for the Lexington Philharmonic knocked water off the tent before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Aslyn Goodwin 8, played around with the cello, before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Amber Lickert, and Jordan Stephens, took shelter with Connie Stephens, and Rick Fromm, with their dog Tucker, before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Vicky Walker took shelter under a plate holder before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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A large crowd waited out a heavy rain storm before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Kristen Cruse, left, Elizabeth Graves, center and Courtney Cruse , right, took cover under their flag umbrella during a rain storm before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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5 yr old Isaiah Owens waited for the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University to start on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Kennedy Fuqua 7, got some help on the violin from her brother Spencer during the Instrument petting zoo before the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Aaron Owens,2, waved his flag, during the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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during the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Charlie Clements, gave his son Chase a lift during the Patriotic Music Concert Featuring the Lexington Philharmonic & Lexington Singers at Transylvania University on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
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Lexington's temperature hit 99 degrees by mid-afternoon Wednesday, making it officially the city's hottest Fourth of July on record, said Chris Bailey, chief meteorologist for WKYT-TV. The old record of 98 was set in 1911, he said.

"It's crazy. It just won't end," Bailey said after he participated in the annual downtown parade.

Unfortunately, his comments weren't just hyperbole: "It's going to be close to 100 the next couple of days, with small threats of showers."

A cool-down isn't expected until early next week, when temperatures should be closer to the normal upper 80s seen at this time of year, he said.

The heat plus the lack of rain has left the city in a moderate drought that forced a ban on setting off personal fireworks in Lexington and many surrounding cities, even after Tuesday evening's rain.

"Officially, at Blue Grass Airport, we're about 7 inches below normal for the year, but the east side of Lexington picked up about an inch of rain — so some parts of the Bluegrass are doing better than others," Bailey said.